Top Three Sets to Check Out // Black Deer Festival is soon bringing the Americana vibes to Kent
With just under a week to go until Black Deer Festival brings the best in Americana vibes to Eridge Park in Kent, we are praying that the sunshine stays around for the party.
With the four edition of the event it is now Europe's premier, award-winning Americana festival with the line up including artists like Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Pretenders, Bear’s Den, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle (Alone Again Solo & Acoustic), Far From Saints and many more at Eridge Park.
With some much to chose from - we give you our top three sets to check out across the weekend.
Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis (Band Of Brothers, Billions, Homeland) announced himself to the world as a musician, releasing his debut single ‘Down on the Bowery’ (and even letting slip about his forthcoming Black Deer performance). The esteemed actor’s debut album Mission Creep, described as a “thoughtful collection of rootsy, rock and jazz-tinged songs”, will be released on the exact same day he takes to the stage in Eridge Park, in what will be an unmissable and a memorable spectacle.
CMAT
Everyone’s favourite global pop star CMAT will be bringing snippets of her recently announced second album ‘Have Fun’ - a sage-burning, fiddle-toting summer smash.
Richard Hawley
Richard Hawley is a songwriter whose elegant, timeless work ranges from neo-psychedelic indie rock to vintage roots rock, lushly orchestrated ballads, and highly styled romantic pop. With eight solo albums under his belt and countless collaborations with Pulp, Arctic Monkeys and more recently Acid Klaus, Hawley also took the musical world by storm with his show Standing At The Sky’s Edge, further cementing his status as a national treasure.
Away from the main stages, Black Deer will also bring the authentic Americana way of life to the UK through incredible food, music and storytelling, with the Arkansas Porch Sessions and The Roadhouse returning. Plus news on the festival’s much-loved artisan street-food & drink offering (including the hugely popular ‘Live Fire’ chefs, brought to you by Grillstock founders and popular authors Jon Finch and Ben Merrington), The Great Americana Songbook, The Songwriter Sessions, Gospel Brunch and Ozark Holler Hootenanny coming soon. The Young Folk area will also return with a whole host of fun activities for all the family.
Founders of the Black Deer Festival, Gill Tee and Debs Shilling, add, “Black Deer is about experiencing the unique cultural richness that surrounds the Americana lifestyle. The natural ingredients that complete this melting pot can all be found at Black Deer – from authentic smokehouse BBQ cooking and a righteous Sunday gospel brunch to the thrill of custom motorcycle culture and a connection with nature to inspire the young folk.
Black Deer festival takes place at Eridge Park, Kent on June 16-18 2023. Tickets are available on their website now.
